Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 6

Early 19th Century Russian Empire Malachite and Ormolu Inkstand Encrier Swans

About the Item

A very fine Russian giltbronze mounted malachite veneered inkstand from the first quarter of the 19th century. Of rectangular form with an acanthus leave decorated border on round feet. Two swans are supporting the cut glass bottles. This is an extremely Fine example of this splendous Russian artefacts, with finely ciseled gilt bronze mounts. Malachite artefacts are characteristic of the rich and refined taste of early 19th century Russia. Master craftsmen worked on this material using the “Russian mosaic” technique: they cut it up into small plaques which they then melded together and polished, creating the illusion that the object was made out of a single block of material, thanks also to the subtle interplay of lines produced by the veins of the stone. These artefacts were often embellished using rich gilded bronze framings, which created wonderful effects of light and contrast. Founded in 1725 near the summer residence of Peterhof, and thanks to the expanding quarries extracting stones needed to build both churches and magnificent palaces, the Imperial Manufacture of semi-precious stones reached its moment of highest splendour in the 19th century, to the point that its work was also displayed at both Russian and international Expositions, proving a great success. Alongside its new workshops in Ekaterinburg and Kolivan, founded respectively near the Urals and Altai mountains so as to treat the stones closer to their locus of extraction, the Peterhof Manufacture produced many pieces throughout the 19th century, destined mostly to the Imperial court, and more rarely to private clients. In this prestigious production, malachite became one of the Tsar’s favourite materials, and thus famous internationally, as he often brought it as a wedding or diplomatic gift to many of Europe’s rulers, particularly in Germany.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.09 in (18 cm)Width: 11.62 in (29.5 cm)Depth: 7.09 in (18 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cut Glass,Malachite,Gilt,Veneer
  • Place of Origin:
    Russia
  • Period:
    Early 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1825
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Worpswede / Bremen, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 28231stDibs: LU981418651882
More From This SellerView All
  • Early 19th Century Empire Russian Malachite and Ormolu Paperweight Spaniel Dog
    Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
    A very fine Russian giltbronze mounted malachite veneered paperweight dating from the early to mid-19th century. The plinth of rectangular form surmounted by a fully sculpted giltbro...
    Category

    Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Empire Paperweights

    Materials

    Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

    Early 19th Century Empire Russian Malachite and Ormolu Paperweight Spaniel Dog

    Early 19th Century Empire Russian Malachite and Ormolu Paperweight Spaniel Dog

  • Fine Early 19th Century Empire Russian Inkstand, St. Petersburg, circa 1810
    Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
    A fine Russian Empire gilt- and patinated bronze desk top inkstand, St. Petersburg, circa 1810. Rectangular shaped base raised on four turned fee...
    Category

    Antique Early 19th Century Russian Empire Inkwells

    Materials

    Bronze

    Fine Early 19th Century Empire Russian Inkstand, St. Petersburg, circa 1810

    Fine Early 19th Century Empire Russian Inkstand, St. Petersburg, circa 1810

  • Armor and Venus Early 19th Century French Empire Ormolu Sculpture Gilt Bronze
    Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
    This beautiful Empire bronze sculpture shows winged Amor carrying Venus, she is holding a wreath in her right hand, surrounded within a circula...
    Category

    Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Figurative Sculptures

    Materials

    Marble, Bronze

    Armor and Venus Early 19th Century French Empire Ormolu Sculpture Gilt Bronze

    Armor and Venus Early 19th Century French Empire Ormolu Sculpture Gilt Bronze

  • Rare 18th Century German Faience Rococo Encrier Inkstand Stockelsdorf
    Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
    The form of this rare encrier is based on the model of the known faience master Johann Georg Buchwald, who produced it first in the manufacture of Marieberg, later also in Eckernförd...
    Category

    Antique Late 18th Century German Rococo Inkwells

    Materials

    Faience

    Rare 18th Century German Faience Rococo Encrier Inkstand Stockelsdorf

    Rare 18th Century German Faience Rococo Encrier Inkstand Stockelsdorf

  • Viennese Early 19th Century Empire Commode
    Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
    This rare and unusual side cabinet displays very characteristically the elegance of Viennese Empire furniture from the early 19th century. The white marble-top above a long single dr...
    Category

    Antique 19th Century Austrian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

    Materials

    Marble, Bronze

    Viennese Early 19th Century Empire Commode

    Viennese Early 19th Century Empire Commode

  • Important French Empire Early 19th Century Armchair
    By Jacob-Desmalter
    Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
    An impressive Napoléonic Empire mahogany armchair, attributed to Jacob-Desmalter (1770-1841). With a pedimented top rail above a rectangular padded back and seat covered in red and g...
    Category

    Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

    Materials

    Bronze

    Important French Empire Early 19th Century Armchair

    Important French Empire Early 19th Century Armchair

You May Also Like
  • Early 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Encrier
    Located in London, GB
    An early 19th century bronze and ormolu Encrier having lyre and flower handle flanked by engine-turned inkwells with penholders, raised on platform base ...
    Category

    Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Inkwells

    Materials

    Bronze, Ormolu

    Early 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Encrier

    Early 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Encrier

  • Early 19th Century Regency Period Bronze and Ormolu Encrier
    Located in London, GB
    An early 19th century Regency period bronze and ormolu encrier, having penholders and triple inkwells with leaf cast lids contained in leaf decorated classical bath, supported on wre...
    Category

    Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Inkwells

    Materials

    Bronze, Ormolu

    Early 19th Century Regency Period Bronze and Ormolu Encrier

    Early 19th Century Regency Period Bronze and Ormolu Encrier

  • Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand 'Encrier'
    Located in Kittery Point, ME
    The rectangular base mounted with a round lidded ink pot with a porcelain container and a sand pot, each raised on winged lion feet, centered by a ...
    Category

    Antique 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

    Materials

    Bronze

    Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand 'Encrier'

    Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand 'Encrier'

  • 19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Encrier
    Located in Forney, TX
    A rare fine French Louis XV style ormolu mounted tortoise-shell finish encrier (desk stand - inkstand) dating to the 19th century, featuring bronze dore sculpture...
    Category

    Antique 19th Century Louis XV Inkwells

    Materials

    Bronze, Ormolu

    19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Encrier

    19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Encrier

  • Siena Marble and Ormolu Double Inkstand Late 19th Century
    Located in Lambertville, NJ
    Elegant antique Siena marble and gilt bronze inkstand inkwell. The hand carved marble base with gilt bronze pen holder with two gilt bronze inkwells ...
    Category

    Antique 1880s French Inkwells

    Materials

    Siena Marble, Ormolu

    Siena Marble and Ormolu Double Inkstand Late 19th Century

    Siena Marble and Ormolu Double Inkstand Late 19th Century

  • 19th Century Victorian Malachite and Ormolu-Mounted Inkwell
    Located in London, GB
    This is a wonderful antique Victorian ormolu and malachite mounted inkwell, circa 1870 in date. The ormolu inkwell has a decorative inset turquoise cabochon gemstone with a chain ...
    Category

    Antique 1870s English Victorian Inkwells

    Materials

    Malachite, Ormolu

    19th Century Victorian Malachite and Ormolu-Mounted Inkwell

    19th Century Victorian Malachite and Ormolu-Mounted Inkwell

Recently Viewed

View All

More Ways To Browse

19th Century Russian
Swan Furniture 19th Century
Small Plaque
Empire Russian
Russia Empire
Veneerer Ormolu Gilt Furniture
Russia Early 19th Century
Small Desk Light
Empire Swan Furniture
Swans Empire
Empire Desk 19th
19th Century Empire Desk
Small European Desk
Russian Empire Furniture
Russian Gilded
Ormolu European Bronzes
Wedding Accessory
Wedding Accessories
View All Popular Inkwells Searches